In “The Buried City,” a meditation on both the ruins of Pompeii and his life as a pioneering archaeologist, Mr. Zuchtriegel shows that his selection was an inspired choice. Whether exploring the ...

The cycle of paintings shed light on the mysteries of Bacchus, the Roman version of Dionysus — the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, theatre and religious ecstasy.

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples inaugurates the new exhibition 'Domus. The Furnishings of Pompeii' in the rooms ...

Pompeii Archaeological Park has unveiled the restored Garden of Hercules , freshly planted with violets, ruscus plants, and antique roses.

Horses Found in Pompeii May Have Been Harnessed to Flee Eruption Several horses recently discovered in a 2,000-year-old stable appear frozen in a failed flight to safety from the eruption of Vesuvius.

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game.

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered an extremely rare, well-preserved Roman marble sarcophagus which depicts the gods Hercules and Dionysus in a drinking contest.

His production Dionysus in ’69 belongs to the doin generation. Since the god Dionysus is present, an orgy is mandatory.

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius is ranked #7 out of 9 things to do in Naples, Italy. See pictures and our review of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

Dionysus, his nudity emphasized by a cloth tossed over his shoulder, holds a sheaf of long vines in his right hand and a jug or wine sack in his outstretched left hand. Beneath the beverage, which ...

Pompeii archaeologists discover 'pizza' painting Experts say the flatbread depicted in the 2,000 year-old fresco may be a precursor to the Italian dish.